"I'm extra-good at wanting things. I want things until I feel sort of sick about them. I want enough for two normal people, at least."

Emotion, Desire, Greed, Longing

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"I'm extra-good at wanting things. I want things until I feel sort of sick about them. I want enough for two normal people, at least."

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